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Behind two new starting quarterbacks and a new offensive line, the Florida State football team saw its red zone opportunities take a hit in 2015 compared to the previous two seasons.

While FSU could start incumbent Sean Maguire or redshirt freshman Deondre Francois at quarterback behind a more experienced offensive line next season, two players in particular could help the Seminoles convert more of their scoring opportunities within 20 yards of the goal line.

Sophomores Jacques Patrick and Auden Tate both have the size, strength and physical ability to impose their will on opposing defenses heading into next season.

It might be a tall task for the Seminoles to match their torrid rate of 79 percent (58 of 73) of red zone chances during their national championship season in 2013, but the overall number of opportunities have taken a dip.

FSU scored touchdowns on 35 of 59 chances (59 percent) in 2014, and had its fair share of red zone woes in 2015, converting 26 of 46 opportunities (57 percent) into touchdowns.

Coach Jimbo Fisher continues to push Patrick, a former Rivals five-star running back from Orlando, to lower his pad level and attack with more power in practice.

Patrick earned some praise from Fisher after Saturday’s scrimmage for turning short runs into longer gains with his 6-2, 233-pound frame.

“Hey, you can tackle him once or twice, but after the third or fourth time, it gets old now,” Fisher said of Patrick. “That’s who he is.”

Tate did not play much during his first season on campus thanks to a broken big toe, but can emerge as the biggest end zone threat on the roster in 2016.

He will have to continue fine-tuning his footwork and ability to run routes to truly become a versatile threat in the passing game. But his massive size at 6-5, 218 pounds gives the Seminoles an option they can exploit for some easy points.

“It gives him an advantage because he can box guys out, and make acrobatic catches,” Rudolph said. “And he has good body control.”

FSU’s 2016 spring game

When/where: Saturday, 3 p.m.,

Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando

TV/radio: ESPN3/103.1 FM

*General admission tickets are $5. Visit Seminoles.com for more information.